About Richard
Richard Venn is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Ohio. He helps people handle stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, depression, grief, trauma, and major life changes. He also supports those working through divorce, substance issues, infidelity, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose.
Richard aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can speak honestly. He brings a non-judgmental, compassionate stance to sessions and adapts his approach to each person's needs.
How Richard works
Conversations are straightforward and focused on practical steps that fit daily life. In sessions he uses a mix of well-known methods to help people build skills and notice patterns. He teaches tools for managing intense emotions and for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
He also works with mindfulness practices to help people stay grounded in the present. Richard has 12 years of clinical experience in Ohio as an LPCC. He draws on that background to guide goal-setting and to offer realistic strategies for coping and growth.
He respects personal faith and values and will tailor discussions to reflect those concerns when requested. People who choose him can expect clear explanations, practical exercises, and steady encouragement. He focuses on small, manageable steps toward healthier habits and improved self-respect.
The emphasis is on what someone can do between sessions to make real progress.
Richard lists 6 ways of working on the entry:
What Richard works with
The areas below are the ones Richard selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
Also listed
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family conflicts
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | LPCC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 12 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Ohio |
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Online support options
How evidence-based therapies work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and to take steps that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and problems where avoidance keeps someone from living the life they want. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches specific skills to change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and simple exercises to reduce reactivity and improve emotional balance.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Richard will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they try methods for a few sessions and adjust the plan based on what produces progress and what fits day-to-day life.
Online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy week. Video calls let people meet face to face when interaction and visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option or a good fit for a quick check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for short updates, homework feedback, or ongoing encouragement between longer sessions. These options give flexibility and make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while managing work and family demands.
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